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Clayton County
Fast Food Clayton County Permit: 031-379

DAIRY QUEEN

1207 Southlake Mall Morrow, Clayton, GA 30260

83 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Followup • 2026-05-14
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

3 recorded inspections
B (83) Followup Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-05-14 • Violations Cited: 4
Ref: insp_ga_031-379_2026-05-14_12064
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 11D Good Retail Practice

Thermometers provided and accurate — Inspector Note: Observed in walk in freezer, reach-in freezer, and reach in coolers with no food temperature measuring device. CA: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in maintenance of food temperatures.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed wet paper towels in the sink at the front food service area. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it accessible at all times for employee use.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed a pink mold-like substance on the white panel of the ice machine. CA: Equipment food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency that prevents food residue accumulation. Discussed with PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of ice machine.

Item 6-2 Critical / Risk Factor

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed milk in reach-in cooler without an open date in the front food service area. CA: A TCS food held more than 24 hours shall be cleary marked to indicate the date by which the food shall be consumed. Discussed with the PIC that an open date shall be marked on all TCS items.

C (78) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-04-15 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_031-379_2026-04-15_12063
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed multiple units (prep top cooler 1 (54F) and prep top cooler 3 (not working) in disrepair with ambient temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC that equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements.

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed stains on ceiling in main kitchen, front-food service and back kitchen near walk in cooler/freezer. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

Item 2-2E Critical / Risk Factor

Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events — Inspector Note: Observed no vomit fecal response procedures and disinfectants for employees to follow. Advised PIC that a food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to a vomit or diarrheal events.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed ice machine food contact surface panel stored as clean with buildup in back of kitchen. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean at any time during the operations. Advised to increase the cleaning frequency of ice machine panel.

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed prep-top cooler 1 main kitchen lower cooler with temps for TCS foods (ranch dressing (52F), White American Cheese (51F), Yellow American Cheese (51F) overnight in main kitchen above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. Advised PIC to remove all foods from prep top cooler and to discard all foods from prep top cooler and to discard all foods that are above 41F. Reach In Cooler 3 in front food service had dairy milk at 51F. Corrected on Sight.

B (84) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-09-30 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_031-379_2025-09-30_12062
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed multiple units (prep top cooler #3 (ambient 53F), RIF (ambient 68), RIC (ambient 68) is disrepair with ambient temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC that cold holding units shall be maintained and in good calibration with an ambient temperature of 41F or below. Advised to have units serviced.

Item 16B Good Retail Practice

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: Observed 3-compartment sink's faucet handle in disrepair with a leak. Advised PIC a plumbing system and hoses conveying water shall be contstructed and repaired with approved materials according to law. Advised to have the 3-compartment sink repaired.

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed ceiling tiles with staining and food splatter throughout kitchen. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as necessary to keep them clean and by means that prevent contamination of food products. Advised to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed portable fly traps stored on top of ice cream machine #1. Advised PIC that insect control devices shall be located so that it is not placed near food prep, clean equipment and utensils, and ware-wash areas. COS: PIC relocated portable fly trap.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed food contact surface of ice machine panel stored as clean with balck residue. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean at any time during the operations. Advised to increase the cleaning frequency of ice machine panel.